Clinical Research Nurse

ClinChoice is searching for two Freelance Clinical Research Nurses to work on a long-term study, at a site in Buffalo, New York. This would be for approximately 3-4 hours per month. The Clinical Research Nurse will play an important role in patient care, regulatory, data collection, and facilitation of meetings to serve as the main point of contact for the overall coordination of the clinical trial. Responsibilities will include training patients to correctly use an irrigation device. It is required to be a freelancer, self-employed. Working time is flexible.

ClinChoice is a global full-service CRO with a strong focus on quality, professional development and supportive culture. As a client-facing role, we are looking for confident candidates with the ability to work independently whilst establishing a high-trust environment with the client counter-parts.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Direct the activities of professionals engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives.

• Ensure compliance with each study's protocol by providing thorough review and documentation at each subject study visit.

• Administer investigational products and performs patient assessments during clinical visits to determine the presence of side effects; notifies Principal Investigator of findings/issues.

• Provides patient education and medical information to study patients to ensure understanding of proper investigational produce use, administration, and disease treatment.

• Documents medical data in the patient charts to capture protocol requirements.

• Schedule site visits.

• Monitors study activities to ensure compliance with protocols and with relevant local, federal and state regulatory and institutional policies. Maintains required records of patient performance and ability to use device.

• Records adverse event and side effect data and confers with investigators regarding the reporting of events to oversight agencies. Prepares for or participates in quality assurance audits conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups. Identifies protocol problems, informs investigators of problems, or assists in problem resolution efforts such as protocol revisions.

Education, Experience and Skills:

• Minimum of a diploma from an accredited nursing school required; Bachelor of Nursing or other Science degree preferred.

• Two years of recent clinical nursing experience in a hospital, clinic, or similar health care setting. Bachelor's degree may be substituted for one year of work experience.

• Nursing competency skills per scope of practice, including performing vital signs, nursing assessments, performing ECG/EKG, administering injections, etc.

• At least one year of clinical trials research experience is preferred.

• Medical Device study experience (beneficial).

• Experience using Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems.

• Experience facilitating IRB submissions.

• Experience with site budget review.

• Must have a GCP certification.

• Training will be provided.

• Knowledge of biological and medical terminology.

• Understanding of the principles of administration and management.

• Detail-orientated and meticulous in all aspects of work.

• Strong attention to detail, proactively identifying and solving problems; ability to demonstrate initiative.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time.

The Application Process

Once you have submitted your CV, you will receive an acknowledgement that we received it. If you have the requirements we need, you will be invited for phone interview as the first step. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we cannot reply to everyone individually if you are not successful.

Who will you be working for?

About ClinChoice

ClinChoice is a global full-service CRO specializing in clinical development and functional solutions for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and consumer health companies. We have over 28 years of proven high-quality delivery and results across all our services, with over 4,000 professionals in more than 20 countries across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

Our Company Ethos

Our mission drives our culture: to contribute to a healthier and safer world by accelerating the development and commercialization of innovative drugs and devices. Our employees are the most valuable company asset and they are the fulcrum around which all ClinChoice activities are built and close management and training is the core instrument to develop and maintain highly-qualified personnel. The continuous training keeps the resources qualified in terms of competence and expertise and gives to all personnel the clear tools needed to manage both internal and client processes with the same methodology. The success of these core values is evidenced by our below industry average turnover rates.

ClinChoice is an equal opportunity employer. We have based our success on attracting, developing, and promoting talent guided by diversity and inclusivity. Our employees come from very diverse backgrounds: gender, race, beliefs, and ethnicities. We recognize this is our strength and celebrate it.

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